A low-density type of concrete throughout which small air bubbles are dispersed in order to increase its frost resistance: used for making roads
Example: Air-entrained concrete contains billions of microscopic air cells per cubic foot.
en: Concreto con aire incluido
Architectural concrete
Noun
Architectural concrete is concrete that will be permanently exposed to view and therefore requires special care in selection of the concrete materials, forming, placing, and finishing to obtain the desired architectural appearance.
Example: Architectural concrete technology was used in most of the project.
en: Concreto arquitectónico
Asphaltic concrete
Noun
Asphalt Concrete is a composite material commonly used in construction of roads, highways, airports, parking lots, and many other types of pavement.
Example: Asphaltic concrete is a composite material commonly used to surface roads.
en: Concreto asfaltico
Cellular concrete
Noun
Cellular concrete is a mixture of cement, water, and preformed foam.
Example: The cellular cement is a specially engineered concrete manufactured by mixing the Portland cement, sand, fly ash, water, and pre-formed foam.
en: Concreto celular
Colored concrete
Noun
Colored concrete is concrete that has had pigment mixed through, so that the colour is distributed entirely throughout. Colored concrete, also known as decorative concrete, allows traditional grey concrete to be stained and dyed different colors.
Example: Be sure to have your colored concrete cured properly to prevent surface cracking.
en: Concreto pigmentado
Cured concrete
Noun
Curing of concrete is defined as providing adequate moisture, temperature, and time to allow the concrete to achieve the desired properties for its intended use.
Example: Concrete sets and hardens as a result of a chemical reaction between cementitious materials and water.
en: Concreto curado
Exposed concrete
Noun
Exposed concrete refers to concrete whose surface is a visible part of the architectural and interior design of the building.
Example: The exterior is an exposed concrete wall in harmony with the other buildings that have already been constructed or are planned for construction with the same material.
en: Concreto expuesto
Green concrete
Noun
Green concrete is defined as a concrete which uses waste material as at least one of its components, or its production process does not lead to environmental destruction, or it has high performance and life cycle sustainability.
Example: The result is green concrete, with enhanced concrete durability
en: Concreto verde
Insulating concrete
noun
Insulating concrete formwork or insulated concrete formwork is a formwork system for reinforced concrete usually made with a rigid thermal insulation that remains in place as a permanent interior and exterior substrate for walls, floors and ceilings.
Example: Insulating concrete that limits the amount of heat transfer in buildings, keeping them cool in hot climates and trapping heat inside in cold weather, saving energy.
en: Concreto aislante
Porous concrete
Noun
Porous concrete consists of a mix including Portland cement, uniform open-graded coarse aggregate, and water.
Example: Pervious concrete means a type of permeable pavement made with a rigid pavement similar to conventional concrete.
en: hormigón poroso
Precast concrete
Noun
Precast concrete is a construction product produced by casting concrete in a reusable mold
Example: The precast concrete double-wall panel has been in use in Europe for decades.
en: Concreto prefabricado
Prestressed concrete
Noun
Pre-stressed concrete is a form of concrete where initial compression is given in the concrete before applying the external load
Example: prestressed concrete has developed beyond pre-tensioning to include post-tensioning.
en: Concreto pretensado
Reinforced concrete
Noun
concrete in which steel is embedded in such a manner that the two materials act together in resisting forces.
Example: The reinforcement is usually, though not necessarily, steel bars (rebar) and is usually embedded passively in the concrete before the concrete sets.
en: Concreto reforzado
Unreinforced concrete
Noun
Concrete without some other specific admixture or element, in contrast with concrete containing such an admixture or element.
Example: Unreinforced concrete without reinforcement or reinforced only for shrinkage or temperature changes.
